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TRW → MAJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bonriki International Airport (Tarawa) to Marshall Islands International Airport (Majuro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the atoll chains, providing a clear view of the sprawling Milli and Arno Atolls just before the final approach into Majuro.
Bonriki Departure
A close-up view of the narrow land strip and the breaking surf of the Pacific side of South Tarawa.
Mili Atoll
One of the largest atolls in the Marshall Islands, Mili features an incredible array of small islands and a massive central lagoon.
Arno Atoll
Located very close to Majuro, Arno looks like a giant necklace of sand and palm trees dropped into the ocean.
The Ribbon Road
The famous narrow strip of Majuro where the land is barely wider than the road, flanked by the lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other.
The right side is the 'atoll-spotter's' favorite. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing to capture Milli and Arno. If landing from the east, you will see the iconic narrowness of the Majuro landmass. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the eastern reefs of the Marshall Islands.
North Tarawa Atoll
A stunning view of the thin, curved islets of North Tarawa and the vast turquoise lagoon shortly after takeoff.
Abaiang Atoll
Depending on the flight path, you may spot the reef edges of Abaiang just to the west of the flight corridor.
Deep Pacific Trench
Observe the dramatic color change from the light turquoise of the reefs to the near-black deep blue of the open ocean.
Majuro Western Rim
As the plane aligns for landing, the western reaches of the Majuro atoll loop come into view.
Sit on the left if you want to see the expansive interior of the Tarawa lagoon immediately after takeoff. This side generally has less direct sun glare during the morning flights common on this route. Look for the 'drop-off' where the coral reef ends and the deep ocean begins.
Distance: 665 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: TRW (1.3816399574279783, 173.14700317382812)
Arrival: MAJ (7.064760208129883, 171.27200317382812)
Route Type: International
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